Counterpane, Bolton type

Unknown

ca. 1820–1835 · Cotton, woven · The American Wing

This hand-loom-woven white cotton bed cover was made in one piece. The design is picked out in raised loops of heavy cotton weft threads. The heavy pattern wefts are in a 1:6 proportion to the lighter-weight main wefts. It has a central motif of an eagle surmounted by thirteen stars. This eagle motif is surrounded by various floral and swag borders. The piece is self-fringed on the left and tight sides.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1820–1835

Medium

Cotton, woven

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Credit line

Gift of Miss J. H. Rhoades, 1917